Nepal

SUPPORTING THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND POPULATION, GOVT OF NEPAL

  1. I led the drafting and adoption of Nepal’s Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE) Guidelines through multi-stakeholder consultation. This includes an Implementation Plan and Monitoring and evaluation framework.
  2. Supported the roll out of the RCCE directive through the Pan-palika briefings of Mayors and Deputy Mayors.
  3. Led the drafting and adoption of Nepal’s Covid19 Communication Strategy.
  4. Mentored and Coached three Ministers of Health and Population and the Chairman of the National Assembly to give effective on-camera speeches and statements.
  5. Stage managed the communication of the launch of Nepal’s COVID19 vaccination campaign.
  6. Coached and mentored all five spokespersons of the MoHP and the national media briefings.
  7. Conducted two highly successful closed trainings for the leadership of the MoHP on RCCE & Crisis Communication.
  8. Conceptualized and implemented high-level and high impact strategic partnerships with the media in Nepal.

WORKING WITH WHO COUNTRY OFFICE NEPAL

  1. Set up WHO’s RCCE portfolio. Drafted and Implemented WHO Nepal’s Communication strategy.
  2. From zero within 15 months, led the production of 1000+ video products, 400+ audio products, and numerous web stories.
  3. I led the conceptualization and creation of WHO Nepal’s social media channels: Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and SoundCloud.
  4. Revamped the Health Cluster Coordinating mechanism, leading to greater engagement by partners and appreciation for the HCC’s value to the emergency response.
  5. Created opportunities for at least 40+ appearances of WHO representatives in national media.
  6. Established and led a team of 13 that supported the entire WHO Nepal operation in enhancing the impact of their communication.
  7. Conceptualized and implemented high-level and high-impact strategic partnerships with the media in Nepal. This included conceptualizing and leading the implementation of workshops for the members of the Federation of Nepali Journalists and Audio content producers on RCCE and COVID-19.
  8. Responsible for monitoring and evaluating the RCCE and Strategic Communication portfolio of WHO Nepal. This included projects and support provided to the MoHP (Health Coordination Division) and the NHEICC of the Department of Health Services.
  9. I led the communication and media relations for the Regional Committee Meeting of Southeast Asia Region 74, hosted by the Ministry of Health and Population, Nepal.
  10. Drafted key leadership messages on various health topics delivered by the Minister of Health and WHO Representative to Nepal.

SUPPORTING THE NATIONAL PARLIAMENT OF NEPAL & PROVINCIAL PARLIAMENTS

Conceptualized and led the implementation of briefings for Nepali parliamentarians in all seven provincial parliaments and the Upper House of Nepal.